Anger at bid to remove memorial
February 20, 2013
The family of a teenager who was killed in a bike crash have been told to remove a memorial to him on a local park.
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Mathew Street Festival axed
February 19, 2013
The Mathew Street Festival has been scrapped and will be replaced by a smaller Liverpool International Music Festival in August.
Plan to create 300 new jobs in city
February 19, 2013
India’s largest information technology services provider is set to create 300 new jobs in Liverpool.
Boost for butchers in horsemeat scandal
February 18, 2013
Liverpool’s family-owned and independent butchers are reporting a big surge in customers following the horsemeat scandal.
Parents won’t give up hope of justice
February 18, 2013
The parents of murdered Liverpool teenager Andrew Jones will never give up their fight for justice as the 10th anniversary of his death...
Radio Merseyside journalists on strike
February 18, 2013
Journalists at BBC Radio Merseyside protest against compulsory redundancies across the corporation in a 24-hour strike.
Safety campaign targets building sites
February 18, 2013
Unsafe building sites across Merseyside are being targeted as part of a national safety campaign.
Wirral scheme to create 1,000 jobs
February 18, 2013
Wirral Council has revealed plans to develop an automotive park which could generate around 1,000 new jobs.
Mersey farewell for HMS Illustrious
February 17, 2013
Liverpool welcomed the Royal Navy’s last remaining aircraft carrier, HMS Illustrious, on what could be her final call before withdrawal.
Surgical robot saves lives at hospital
February 17, 2013
Arrowe Park Hospital has welcomed a new surgical robot to improve operations for patients.
Fire crews given defibrillators
February 17, 2013
Every Merseyside Fire and Rescue crew will now be equipped with life-saving defibrillators.
Knowsley Council faces funding crisis
February 17, 2013
Government cuts mean that over 300 jobs are at risk and a deficit of £36 million could be created in Knowsley.
Woman cut free after four-car smash
February 15, 2013
A woman had to be cut free from her car after a four-vehicle crash just outside LJMU's Redmonds Building.
Ministers approve Royal rebuild plans
February 15, 2013
Delayed plans to rebuild Liverpool's Royal Hospital have been given the go-ahead by government health ministers.
Fire minister to visit Merseyside
February 15, 2013
Government fire minister Brandon Lewis will visit Merseyside to discuss the impact of the potentially devastating funding cuts.
Fighting back over ‘Bedroom Tax’
February 15, 2013
Liverpool residents are uniting to fight the 'Bedroom Tax', which is being introduced as part of the Government's welfare reforms.
Blaze hits Hard Day’s Night Hotel
February 14, 2013
A fire in the penthouse area of the Hard Day's Night Hotel caused havoc in Liverpool city centre.
Council may pay more for elderly care
February 14, 2013
Liverpool City Council will begin consulting on plans to increase the rate paid for elderly care in residential and nursing homes.